Cape Town named ‘best city in the world’

Cape Town has emerged as Best City in the World in Time Out’s annual global survey – beating Bangkok and New York City for the accolade.

In 2024, Cape Town was runner-up when the title was bestowed on New York City.

The award is based on insights from over 18 500 locals with input from more than 100 city experts. According to Time Out, Cape Town scored highly across 44 criteria. Scores included 97% of locals saying Cape Town makes them happy and 95% indicating that Cape Town has amazing food and restaurants. Other high-performing categories included the cultural scene, which 89% of respondents love, while 82% believe their city is beautiful.

“Steeped in history and cultural significance, Cape Town provides visitors with a plethora…